22 Best Aviation Safety Podcasts

1. The Finer Points - Aviation Podcast

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The Finer Points is the original educational aviation podcast. Launched in 2005, TFP delivers expert CFI wisdom from award winning certified flight instructor, Jason Miller. Over the last 20 years Jason has been working to perfect the art of flight instruction. He was named FAA Wester Pacific CFI of the year in 2009 and 2016, works as an AOPA Air Safety Institute instructor, and writes monthly columns for FLYING magazine. Jason is passionate about conveying accurate, meaningful information to pilots.MORE Host Jason Miller
Email ****@thefinerpoints.net
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guest Mike Busch
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 497Facebook 6.3KTwitter 6.1KInstagram 39.2K Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Since Oct 2005 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Flight Safety Detectives

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World-renowned aviation-industry consultants and former NTSB investigators John Goglia and Greg Feith have 100 years of worldwide aviation safety experience between them. In this hard-hitting podcast series they talk about everything aviation -- from the behind-the-scenes facts on deadly air crashes to topics of interest such as tips and tricks for navigating through airports and security, traveling with infants and children, unruly passengers, and packing your bags to ease through security.MORE Hosts Gregory Feith, John Goglia, Todd Curtis
Producer/Network flightsafetydetectives
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Todd Curtis, Xyla Foxlin
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 387Facebook 3.6KTwitter 1.2KInstagram 389 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Since Aug 2019 Get Email Contact

3. 'There I was...' An Aviation Podcast

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There I was…, presented by the AOPA Air Safety Institute, invites you into the cockpit with pilots across the aviation community. We fly with them as they encounter unpredictable scenarios and we learn from the knowledge and skills they utilize to fly safely out of them. This podcast honors the tradition and heritage in aviation to leverage 'hangar flying' as an avenue to pass along knowledge and experience.MORE Host David OLeary
Producer/Network AOPA Air Safety Institute
Email ****@aopa.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guest Scott Wright
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 319Facebook 177KTwitter 83.9KInstagram 232.9K Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Since May 2017 Get Email Contact

4. AOPA Never Again

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AOPA presents the 'Never Again' series in AOPA Pilot magazine and online to allow pilots to learn from the experiences of others.
Host Jill W. Tallman
Producer/Network AOPA
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 302Facebook 214KTwitter 85.7KInstagram 232.9K Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Since Sep 2012 Get Email Contact

5. I Learned About Flying From That

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Tune in for the rest of the story—with exclusive interviews with pilots who have shared their emergencies, crises, and mistakes over 950-plus installments of Flying's iconic series, 'I Learned About Flying From That.' Host Rob Reider relates the tale as told by the author, then catches up with that pilot to ask the questions we know have been on your mind.MORE Host Rob Reider
Producer/Network Flying Magazine
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests John Price, Kevin Winder
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 223Facebook 341.5KInstagram 115.8K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Since Dec 2020 Get Email Contact

6. Warning Bells

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In June of 2018, warning bells went off for Ed Pierson, a Senior Manager at Boeing's 737 Factory. The production environment he helped oversee was becoming increasingly chaotic, leading to worrisome lapses in quality and safety. Months later, when two Boeing 737 MAX aircraft crashed in separate incidents, killing over 300 people, Pierson took action as a whistleblower, determined to shed light on the potential role played by production defects. Today, as a leading safety advocate in aviation, Pierson continues to push Boeing and Federal authorities to fully investigate and fix the 737 MAX...MORE Host Ed Pierson
Producer/Network The Foundation for Aviation Safety
Email ****@edpierson.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 53 Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Radar Contact Lost: The Podcast

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'Radar Contact Lost: The Podcast' will discuss the tragic circumstances involved with some of the worst airplane crashes. When weather conditions are at fault or are a contributing factor to the accident (as is so often the case), the meteorology will be examined and explained. Hosted by a meteorologist with 40 years of professional experience including U.S. Air Force, broadcast and commercial meteorology. The Radar Contact Lost team includes experts from the fields of commercial meteorology, commercial aviation and air traffic control.MORE Host Dave Gorham
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 34Instagram 118 Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. On Condition: The Flight Test Safety Podcast

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Hosted by Art Tomassetti, the Flight Test Safety Committee produces monthly podcasts to share valuable, relevant, and helpful information across our audience of SETP, SFTE and AIAA members and anyone who is interested in safety. Each podcasts contains information from the latest issue of our digital publication the Flight Test Safety Fact and include a special topic of the month (presentations from Symposia, interviews, panel discussions and much more). The FTSC is officially chartered by the Society of Experimental Test Pilots (SETP) Foundation...MORE Producer/Network FTSCChannel
Email ****@flighttestsafety.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 14 Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

9. Aviation Safety Community Podcast

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Hosted by Grenville Hudson, the show follows a series of conversations with field experts to share insight about aviation safety, newest trends in the industry and more.
Producer/Network Aviation Safety Community
Email ****@aviationsafetycommunity.com.au
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6Facebook 5.4K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Since Mar 2021 Video Podcast YouTube
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10. Flight Safety Australia - Close calls

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The Civil Aviation Safety Authority is a government body that regulates Australian aviation safety. We license pilots, register aircraft and oversee safety.
Producer/Network Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Email ****@casa.gov.au
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Reviews 18Facebook 58.2KTwitter 13.9KInstagram 6K Avg Length 7 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

11. Safety Chats Podcast

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Welcome to Safety Chats! If it is tough for you to keep up with what's new and best practices in the realm of transportation safety management and reporting, you need to listen to seasoned aviator Dr. Jason Starke every week. Jason will help you learn more about healthy and robust safety cultures in aviation and transportation organizations. You'll also keep up with safety topics and get your weekly updates in less than 30 minutes with focused and curated discussions. MORE Producer/Network Dr. Jason Starke
Email ****@baldwinaviation.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4Facebook 497Twitter 2.4K Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

12. The Safety Wire Podcast

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Discussing aviation safety, from the ground up.
Host Timothy Wade
Email ****@yahoo.com
Recent Guests John Brogan, Erika Armstrong
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. NTSB News Talk Aviation Accidents, Safety Investigations & Pilot Lessons

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NTSB News Talk is your go-to podcast for in-depth discussions of aircraft accidents, investigations, and the lessons pilots can't afford to ignore. Hosted by award-winning aviation journalist Rob Mark and Max Trescott, a flight instructor who has trained as an accident investigator, this show breaks down recent NTSB reports, analyzes accident causes, and explores what every pilot, instructor, and aviation enthusiast can learn from these events.Whether you're a student pilot, airline captain, or simply fascinated by aviation safety, NTSB News Talk brings you facts, context, and expert comment..MORE Host Max Trescott
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Michael Graham
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

14. Better Skies: Lessons from the Flight Deck

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Better Skies: Lessons from the Flight Deck is an educational aviation podcast exploring real flight incidents, cockpit decision-making, aircraft systems, and the safety lessons that transformed modern air travel. Each episode delivers immersive historical storytelling, technical explanations made accessible, and thoughtful analysis designed for aviation enthusiasts, pilots, and curious listeners alike.Disclosure: Narration voices in this podcast are generated with the help of artificial intelligence...MORE Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

15. Plane Safety Podcast - Safety from the flightdeck

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Join Pilot Pip for a look at aviation safety news, incidents and your plane safety feedback.
Hosts Pilot Pip, Captain Al
Producer/Network Pilot Pip
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 122Twitter 1.5K Avg Length 91 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

16. AIN's Tales from the Flight Deck

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Furthering aviation safety awareness by exploring first-person experiences.
Producer/Network Aviation International News
Email ****@ainonline.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 95Facebook 141.1KTwitter 48KInstagram 22K Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Since Jul 2017 Get Email Contact

17. The Conversation at AirSafe.com podcast

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Conversations about critical and timely issues related to aviation safety, aviation security, and the risk of airline travel.
Producer/Network Dr. Todd Curtis
Email ****@airsafe.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 19 Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

18. Arkansas Flight Safety Podcast

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A podcast all about general aviation safety in the State of Arkansas. Learn about our local airports, flight operations, and unique flying experiences that can be found in the Natural State.MORE Producer/Network Seth Lake
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

19. AvSafety Podcast

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Welcome to the AvSafety Podcast, presented by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), with your hosts Lea Vesic and Tim Penny. You will hear insights from fellow aviators and industry experts who are willing to share their experiences and impart their knowledge so that we can all be safer pilots. Subscribe now on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. Remember, safety is in your hands. We look forward to delivering new content that just might make your next flight that little bit safer. For more information visit https://www.casa.gov.au/.MORE Producer/Network Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Email ****@casa.gov.au
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Reviews 4Facebook 58.2KTwitter 13.9K Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

20. Aviation News Talk Pilot Stories, Safety Tips & General Aviation News

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General Aviation news, pilot tips for beginners & experts, interviews, listener questions answered, technical details on G1000 & Perspective glass cockpits & flying GPS approaches. 40 yrs experience flying general aviation aircraft. As an active flight instructor, I bring my daily experiences in the air to this show to help teach pilots and future pilots to fly safely. I'm a Platinum Cirrus CSIP instructor and work with people who are thinking about buying a new or used SR20 or SR22...MORE Host Max Trescott
Producer/Network Max Trescott | Glass Cockpit Publishing
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guest Dr. Victor Vogel
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 818Facebook 2.7KTwitter 6.4K Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Since Apr 2017 Video Podcast YouTube
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21. Plane Crash Diaries

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I'm a pilot obsessed with flying and all things aviation. This podcast series covers more than a century of commercial aviation and how its shaped the world. Aviation is now safer than its ever been, but it took one hundred years of learning and often through accidents and incidents to reduce the risk of flying.MORE Host Desmond Latham
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests John Connell, Jeffrey Skiles
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 327Twitter 23 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

22. Aeronautical Proficiency Training

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Our episodes provide the audio from a wide variety of archived LIVEVideo Aviation Safety Broadcasts. FAA WINGS continuing education credits are available for all programs. Some programs qualify for AMT credits. See podcast details or notes for links to more information.MORE Host John Teipen
Producer/Network Leading Aviation Experts on Safety, Technique, Maintenance, and Human Factors
Email ****@teipen.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 9 Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Since Feb 2019 Get Email Contact